Road and Bridge - Operator

Randall County; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Randall County is seeking a semi-skilled journeyman to operate light to some heavy equipment for road repair and maintenance projects across Randall County, TX. Work is outdoors in various weather, with duties including equipment operation, routine maintenance, and traffic safety support.

Requires 1 year in related work and a Class A CDL. The role involves collaboration with foremen and crews to complete tasks on time and safely.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year in maintenance, construction, equipment operation, or roadway maintenance work.
• Must be able to operate a variety of light, medium, and some heavy machinery.
• Must communicate by voice and use telephone/radio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work as member of road repair/maintenance crew or construction crew on asphalt and dirt roads.
• Operate light, medium, and some heavy equipment such as graders, snow removal equipment, loaders, and trucks.
• Assist in keeping equipment in good condition; perform routine service (tires, fuel, oil, fluids, lights).
• Move litter and roadway debris.
• Assist operator trainees in learning job skills.
• Assist with traffic control and job site safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

Lifting 100 lbs

Communication skills

Education

1 year in maintenance/ construction/ equipment operation

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

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EEO TYPE: Job Category – 07 Skilled Craft

Job Function – 02 Streets & Highways

SUPERVISES:

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by an employee in this class. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the Road Superintendent.

DEFINITION

Semi-skilled journeyman who operates light, medium, and some heavy equipment, dump trucks, and performs assigned work in road repair, maintenance, and construction. Services and makes minor repairs to equipment. Assignments are usually received in the form of direct orders to accomplish a specific task. Assist operator trainees in learning job skills. Work is performed according to established procedures and standard equipment operation techniques. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Works on road projects throughout Randall County. May work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports to Foreman, Assistant Superintendent and Road Superintendent.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Work as member of road repair and maintenance crew or construction crew engaged in variety of work on asphalt and dirt roads, pouring, shoveling, raking, tamping, smoothing, filling depressions, sign installation/repairs, grading roadways, (sub grades, base, and finish surface levels), seal coating.
• 2.Work as member of snow removal crew.
• 3.Work as member of road right of way mowing crew (using tractors and mowing machines), and maintenance and repair work crew (installing and mending fences, cleaning culverts and other drainage facilities).
• 4.Operate a variety of light, medium, and some heavy equipment such as motor graders in grading, blading or snow removal, snowplows, front end loaders, carry-alls, compactors, chip spreader, tar pots, rotary brooms, spreader boxes, and drive trucks.
• 5.Assist in keeping equipment in good condition; perform routine service work (check tires, fuel, oil, lubricant and water levels, lights); make regular maintenance checks and minor repairs; wash equipment.
• 6.Move/pickup up litter and roadway debris.
• 7.Assist operator-trainees in learning job skills and techniques.
• 8.Assist with traffic control.
• 9.Assist crew foreman in job site safety requirements.
• 10.Perform other work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

A variety of light, medium, and some heavy machinery, trucks, mowers, and other vehicles and equipment used in the department.

Ability to:

Ability to operate a variety of light, medium, and some heavy machinery, trucks, mowers, and other vehicles and equipment used in the department. Ability to perform routine service on equipment used by crew. Ability to lift 100 lbs. Must be able to communicate by voice and use telephone and radio equipment. Must be able to use both feet and both hands at the same time.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Requires 1 year in maintenance, construction, equipment operation, or roadway maintenance work.

Licenses or Certificates:

Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental and Physical Conditions:

Work is performed primarily outdoors in all kinds of weather. Heavy lifting and manual dexterity are required. Normal hearing range when operating heavy equipment to hear changes in motor sounds. Hearing must be good enough to hear a car horn at a distance and a train whistle within one-quarter of a mile.